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It's very easy to gain weight after gastric bypass surgery

Charlene Sally C. @PointlessQuestions (15397) • United States 12 May 13

You might think that gastric bypass surgery is a fix-all for an obese person to get thin again. I can tell you that it's not. While the surgery DID save my life, it didn't get me down to my ideal weight. I lost bout 1/3 of my body...

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Forgot my picture of my lunch

Charlene Sally C. @PointlessQuestions (15397) • United States 18 Mar 13

I made a discussion about portion sizes with gastric bypass. I put the picture on it but didn't upload it. So here it is. Did you know you can make your mind up to eat way less and not feel hungry? There is a difference between...

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Eating tiny amounts with gastric bypass

Charlene Sally C. @PointlessQuestions (15397) • United States 18 Mar 13

Over time the stomach (about the size of your thumb) can stretch out to hold 6 to 12 ounces. This is not a good thing, really, because the purpose of the bypass is to limit food intake. It is easy to gain weight if you eat more...

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Gastric bypass: Different for everyone?

Charlene Sally C. @PointlessQuestions (15397) • United States 19 Jan 13

I know someone who had a gastric bypass like I did, and it's not the same for her as it is for me. She is my Mylot friend. Anyway, for me, I cannot eat sugar. Anything, like cake, ice cream and anything else with sugar in it will...

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Gastric Bypass

SissyRose @SissyRose (235) • United States 6 May 12

Has anyone ever had or considered gastric bypass? I am wondering because to be completely honest I have considered it. The idea is scary though. I have had surgery before 3 c-sections. But I kind of feel like gastric bypass is...

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How Far Will You Go?

Marie Anne @Ldyjarhead (10233) • United States 18 Jul 09

Have you struggled with weight loss for a long time? Have you considered bariatric/weight loss surgery? What else did you try that didn't work? Have you already had the procedure? Which type of surgery did you choose and...

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Day one of the diet

ElicBxn @ElicBxn (64172) • United States 2 Jun 09

Well, the roomie wants to have gastric bypass surgery. She went to the surgeon yesterday and he wants her to lose 35 lb before doing the surgery. I think this is more than just losing for health reasons, but also to see if she is...

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I just had my one year checkup....

Katlady2 @Katlady2 (9904) • United States 7 Jan 09

....for my gastric bypass surgery (actually the one year anniversary is on January 31...but who's counting? LOL). And it went really well. I've lost a total of 105 pounds since the surgery, with a full total of 122 lbs lost since...

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I've reached the century mark!!

Katlady2 @Katlady2 (9904) • United States 8 Dec 08

I just weighed myself this morning and I have lost 100 lbs since my gastric bypass surgery in January! Wooohoooooo! I'm so happy. In actuality, I've lost 117 lbs total since June of 2007. I feel so much better now. I can actually...

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GASTRIC BYPASS anyone out there ever had it done yet?

lilmissy @lilmissy (481) • United States 16 Oct 08

hey guys anyone out there ever had gastric bypass done, my mama is gonna have it done and she is really stressed out and scared but thinks its best thing for her in the long run . who out there has had it done ? and how do you...

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What does this mean? Stomach problems...

poetkelly @poetkelly (79) • United States 15 Oct 08

A few weeks ago, I had to have an endoscopy. I am planning to have gastric bypass surgery, and it is the surgeon's standard practice to scope all patients before proceeding with the surgery. I was not allowed to eat anything for...

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Has anyone had gastric bypass?

alzheimersideas @alzheimersideas (17) • United States 24 Aug 08

My husband is considering it. What do you think?

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ameliaj1981 @ameliaj1981 (13) • United States 5 Aug 08

I am looking for anyone who has had or personally knows someone who has had the gastic bypass surgery to tell me some of their personal experiences post op. I am looking into getting it done and I want all the information I can...

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gastric bypass patients

jiffys_frog_woman @jiffys_frog_woman (4050) • United States 29 Jul 08

i know there are several on here who has had this surgery.So I am turning to you for advice. It has been 2 yrs since I have had my surgery .I was 369 before surgery and got down to 260 but I have gained 36 pounds back. but that...

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Has anyone had Gastric Bypass Surgery?

Sophia1865 @Sophia1865 (39) • United States 16 Jun 08

I've had it done just over 5 years ago. I had Open RNY gastric bypass surgery in Fort Collins, CO. After my first year I had lost 138 lbs but unfortunately gained a lot of it back. I'm getting back down and finding support is hard...

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jiffys_frog_woman @jiffys_frog_woman (4050) • United States 29 May 08

is there a birth control out there that don't cause weight gain? Back in august of last year I got the mirena iud and since then I have gained 20 pounds which is not good considering i just had gastric bypass i go the 10th of june...

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"No Respect I tell 'ya. No Respect at all."

PurpleCamoCeo4WLS @PurpleCamoCeo4WLS (102) • United States 16 May 08

If you're a little sister or brother in ur family, regardless of your current age, do you still feel that you are undermined? Overlooked? Not taken seriously and treated like a child? It drives me berserk. I'm 38, very mature...

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Has anyone out there tried European 2 Laboratories Slim Ball?

Dinolist @Dinolist (55) • United States 1 May 08

I received a packet yesterday from European 2 Laboratories Slim Ball. It claims to be a natural fiber ball that expands in your stomach to make you feel full so that you eat less. They compare it to gastric bypass surgery, without...

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Gastric Bypass - Im 16

bloo_equinox @bloo_equinox (422) • United States 30 Apr 08

I've heard that kids under 12 have had this done. Im in the 300s and i think this is better for my health, considering my weight is hereditary. However, my worries about it are this: Hair Thinning and Hair Loss. How often does...

Have U had or do you know someone having WLS/Gastric Bypass Surgery?

PurpleCamoCeo4WLS @PurpleCamoCeo4WLS (102) • United States 22 Apr 08

If so, and you reside in the United States, then please purchase my pro WLS awareness/ advocacy silicone wristbands. These are the official awareness bands for the weight loss surgery community and I'm proud to say that I created...